ERP Providers Table
Excerpted from the “ERP Now” report
This table shows a list of the providers in the “ERP Now” report. Some providers are differentiated by small- vs. medium-sized businesses. This table also covers on premise, hosted, and cloud solutions. We define cloud as a multi-tenant type of solution, i.e. single-instance multi-tenant/single release— this means all customers are on the same release and multiple customers may share the same instance of the software. There are variants on multi-tenant, as well, with highly configurable approaches. Definitions of Cloud/SaaS differ from on demand, which requires little upfront technical work and has a variety of payment options.
Hosting, according to our definition,1 is not categorized as cloud (although you may access your software over the web). However, many providers do call themselves cloud. Hosting has your version of the software, just as an on premise solution would, but in another location, managed by a third party. The distinction is important since these criteria affect customization and the cost of these solutions.
As you can see in this table, we are immediately confronted with a daunting list of players. It’s critical to understand that the larger firms like Sage, SAP, and Infor have multiple product offerings that are either industry or company-size oriented solutions. Some of these also are designed for growth, so as you grow you don’t have to buy a new package. NetSuite, Plex and SAP’s All-in-One are some examples. For example, a small, less complex business might adopt SAP BusinessOne; whereas a business destined for growth would purchase All-in-One and add functions as they grew.
Plex and NetSuite provide this same concept without the purchasing confusion, we think. Highly configurable, multi-tenant architectures allow users to adopt business processes as needed without guessing which software package might be the one they need. Today, many ERP firms have business consultants who work with their clients to ensure that they choose the right solution.
You can access the “ERP Now” report here.
1 | Page ERP Providers Chart © ChainLink Research – All Rights Reserved Ultra Small Small Mid Mega- Sub- LE On- Hosted Multi- Company size by Comments Small -Mid 100- Mid sidiary Premise Tenant employees 1-10 10-50 50- 500 > 500 SaaS 100 Aspen Tech For heavy process industries (mainly Petrochemical); engineering and construction
Aptean-Axis ERP system for the Metals, Wire and Cable industries Aptean Compiere Open-source stack (e.g. Java, Linux, JBoss, Postgres); utilizes a browser-based AJAX UI based on the Google Web Toolkit
Aptean Cimnet Designed for electronics global business model: outsourced, yet integrated processes from design through manufacturing Aptean DTR Plastic manufacturing solution with multi-mode: process through discrete manufacturing process Aptean Encompix Project-based and engineer-to-order businesses—from quoting through service management Aptean Envision X ERP built for trading companies. The solution supports multi- ERP company, multi-location, multi-currency operation
Aptean Empower ERP For discrete manufacturers in the Asian Pacific who face unique challenges, from accounting regulations to production modes
Aptean Intuitive Rich ERP stack for regulated discrete manufacturing (such as Aerospace and Defense) Aptean ERP known for strong manufacturing execution—scheduling, control, Made2Manage and quality on the shop floor; a major platform upgrade to .NET in version 7.0 and beyond Aptean Relevant Engineer-to-order for industries such as Aerospace &Defense; has some larger Fortune 200 enterprise customers
Aptean Ross ERP Regulated process industries; stong supply chain; and track and trace Web-based or on premise for Wholesale Distributors, Small Apparel BizSlate ERP and Brand Companies, Small Retailers—sales and marketing modules included
BlueLink Marketed as the “upgrade from QuickBooks”; Canadian headquarters Partnership with Microsoft for small-market customers; one of the Cincom earlier MRP/ERP’s in the market (~30 yrs); focus on complex manufacturing
2 | Page ERP Providers Chart © ChainLink Research – All Rights Reserved Ultra Small Small Mid Mega- Sub- LE On- Hosted Multi- Company size by Comments Small -Mid 100- Mid sidiary Premise Tenant employees 1-10 10-50 50- 500 > 500 SaaS 100 Software targeted at Industrial, Fluid Power, Fasteners, Medical Epicor Prophet 21 Supplies, HVAC, Paper, Packaging, JanSan, Tile, and Petroleum distributors, with customers in many other distribution markets Epicor Eclipse Designed for Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC wholesalers, with customers in many other distribution markets Epicor ERP 9.5 will offer any delivery platform—E9 has a multi-tenant cloud version Epicor Express Cloud-based on-demand full ERP for Distribution businesses Epicor Eagle ERP for small- to medium-sized retailers focused on eight specific specialty retail sectors Epicor Catalyst ERP for Lumber and Building Materials Dealers—retail and distribution businesses—has POS, inventory management, etc. Epicor Prelude Large enterprise Wholesale Distribution focus—includes service management/repair, rentals Epicor Vision Solution for Automative Aftermarket business—focus on warehouse and parts distribution Epicor Retail Suite LE and mid-sized enteprises—customers who are too large for Eagle are advised to purchase Retail Suite Epicor Retail SaaS Small- to mid-sized cloud retail solution includes POS, Merchandising, Financial HarrisData ERP for Cloud platform will be upgraded in late 2012; HRIS is focused at mid- Manufacturing and large-sized companies; new UI across products HarrisData ERP for Customers can buy modular solutions such as HR (link to my harris Distributors data article) or CRM
IFS Cloud service for tracking, asset management, service management Infor SyteLine ERP for industrial, engineer-to-order and discrete manufacturers that have follow-on services
Infor VISUAL ERP for small, but manufacturing-intensive enterprises Infor LN Mega-mid and large enterprise focus; for complex manufacturing, distribution and service industries; strong MRP and global accounting
3 | Page ERP Providers Chart © ChainLink Research – All Rights Reserved Small LE On- Hosted Company size by Ultra Small Mid Mega- Multi- Comments -Mid Sub- Premise employees Small 100- Mid Tenant 50- sidiary 1-10 10-50 500 > 500 SaaS 100 Infor LX Designed to run on IBM System i Series, for mid-size business for process industries Infor XA Designed to run on IBM System i Series for mid-sized business for discrete with mixed-mode processes including repetitive and ‘to- order’ manufacturing
Infor Adage Process industries—food, beverage and chemicals Infor System 21 An ERP global solution for complex mixed-mode or distribution including apparel, automotive, food/beverage, electronic and other industries; can run on IBM System i series Infor (Lawson) Financial Healthcare and Life Sciences Management (S3) Infor M3 (Lawson) Food & Beverage; equipment, chemical manufacturing and distribution iQmetrix RQ4 Retail Management is an ERP for small retailers, including POS. Designed especially for wireless retailers IQMS Manufacturing-centric ERP for mid-market; IQMS is known for its MES and quality systems; built in MS Windows, runs on Oracle database
Kenandy Built on force.com platform; a version 2.0 just released Microsoft Not multi-tenant in core ERP Dynamics GP Microsoft Industry-specific ERP; CRM is multi-tenant Dynamics AX Microsoft For small and mid-sized businesses. Not multi-tenant in core ERP Dynamics NAV MyERP Based on Google tools—uses Google marketplace for sales; free–to- fee NetSuite Cloud solution; ERP, CRM, eCommerce integrated on single database and architecture NetSuite OneWorld Adds multi-currency, multi-language, multi-time to NetSuite NetSuite OpenAir Professional Services automation with Project/Resource management & accounting, timesheet, expense
4 | Page ERP Providers Chart © ChainLink Research – All Rights Reserved Company size by Ultra Small Small Mid Mega- Sub- LE On- Hosted Multi- Comments employees Small -Mid 100- Mid sidiary Premise Tenant 1-10 10-50 50- 500 > 500 SaaS 100 Oracle Not multi-tenant; small businesses are most often served by partner network E-Business Suite Oracle Not multi-tenant; for fast-growing companies on limited budgets and PeopleSoft Enterprise government Oracle Fusion A variety of delivery modes—modules, on demand, on premise, full enterprise; not multi-tenant. Oracle has a ‘public’ cloud platform to host various applications Plex Sold as stand-alone Cloud MES, as well as Cloud ERP—very strong Manufacturing QAD Have launched an on demand version For start-ups—accounting, PM/time management, billing, etc… in the SAGE ONE cloud “online application”; would not support distribution or manufacturing users SAGE X3 Industry-specific ERP offerings such as Life Sciences; for small companies Deep Industry capability; partner-only sales and implementation. SAGE 100 ERP Focused on companies from 100 to 500 employees. Previously called
Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200; available on premise or online; partners will host the solution SAP All-in-One Smallest enterprises—has starter kit for first time ERPers; partner; price competitive
SAP Business One Professional Services automation with Project/Resource management & accounting, timesheet, expense
SAP Business Cloud-based; for SMBs and subsidiaries of large companies; sold by ByDesign SAP. Implemented by SAP or partners
SAP ERP 6.0 SAP’s historic offering for Large accounts SYSPRO ERP for small- to mid-size business in many industries—consumer, food, manufacturing and new retail enterprise solution UNIT4 Agresso UNIT4’s ERP product. UNIT4 also has CODA for Financial management and Financial Force. ERP for mid to large companies Business World and public sector Visibility Solely focused on engineer-to-order/highly engineered and discrete manufacturing; on premise or cloud ERP
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